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Epstein victims demand Congress force document release

Epstein victims demand Congress force document release

Self-described victims of Jeffrey Epstein have rallied to demand Congress pass laws forcing the release of documents on the convicted sex offender.

Australia answers call for help after deadly quakes

Australia answers call for help after deadly quakes

Australia answers call for help after deadly quakes

Australia answers call for help after deadly quakes

Australia, which has committed funds to help Afghans impacted by two large earthquakes, says it will ensure that the money does not go to the Taliban regime.

Think ahead and act now on brain disorders: advocates

Think ahead and act now on brain disorders: advocates

Think ahead and act now on brain disorders: advocates

Think ahead and act now on brain disorders: advocates

A national strategy for neurological conditions could save $7 billion a year, according to advocates who will present a blueprint for action to the government.

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Australia's deportation deal with Nauru to cost $2.5b

Australia's deportation deal with Nauru to cost $2.5b

Australia's deal with Nauru to deport ex-immigration detainees will cost taxpayers up to $2.5 billion over three decades, a parliamentary committee was told.

'I would have avoided': ex-premier attends China parade

'I would have avoided': ex-premier attends China parade

The prime minister defended the presence of ex-Victorian premier Daniel Andrews at a Chinese military parade alongside several controversial figures.

Vape shops vanishing but illegal sales persist

Vape shops vanishing but illegal sales persist

A study has found dozens of specialist vape retailers have closed after tough laws restricting sales, but the harmful product remains available illegally.

'We stand with you': Russia campaigner meets leaders

'We stand with you': Russia campaigner meets leaders

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's widow has met with Anthony Albanese, as the government promises to hold Vladimir Putin to account.

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Workers call for more involvement in AI adoption

Workers call for more involvement in AI adoption

Workers call for more involvement in AI adoption

Workers call for more involvement in AI adoption

Employers will need to invest in AI training and education, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock says, as workers replaced by the tech call for more support.

Super fund giant open to performance test tweaks

Super fund giant open to performance test tweaks

Super fund giant open to performance test tweaks

Super fund giant open to performance test tweaks

A superannuation giant with millions of Australian members is calling for law changes to enable people to move more easily between work and retirement.

Disease centre set to defend against future pandemics

Disease centre set to defend against future pandemics

Disease centre set to defend against future pandemics

Disease centre set to defend against future pandemics

COVID-19 won't be Australia's last health crisis, the health minister has warned, introducing laws to set up an agency protecting against pandemics.

China's Xi projects power at parade with Putin and Kim

China's Xi projects power at parade with Putin and Kim

China's Xi projects power at parade with Putin and Kim

China's Xi projects power at parade with Putin and Kim

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has presided over a military parade in a major show of force alongside Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong-un.

Police fight to keep neo-Nazi leader locked up

Police fight to keep neo-Nazi leader locked up

Police fight to keep neo-Nazi leader locked up

Police fight to keep neo-Nazi leader locked up

A neo-Nazi leader has faced a bail hearing, where police raised fears of escalating violence after an alleged attack on an Indigenous camp.

'Divisive' coalition blamed for scapegoating migrants

'Divisive' coalition blamed for scapegoating migrants

'Divisive' coalition blamed for scapegoating migrants

'Divisive' coalition blamed for scapegoating migrants

The major political parties are pointing the finger at each other for fuelling anti-immigration sentiment that drove violent rallies in Australia's capitals.

Corruption charges laid over 'secret' council payments

Corruption charges laid over 'secret' council payments

Corruption charges laid over 'secret' council payments

Corruption charges laid over 'secret' council payments

A corruption watchdog is pushing ahead with prosecuting two people at the centre of a protracted developer payments scandal.

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Home care help kicks in sooner after political backflip

The rollout of thousands of extra home care spots has been brought forward by the federal government after intense pressure from political rivals.

Thin blue line as police force struggles with vacancies

A wage increase and other initiatives to attract more officers are yet to shift the dial at the nation's biggest police force, where 2470 positions are vacant.

Ex-Australian of the Year honoured as 'end point' nears

The prime minister has honoured pathologist and cancer patient Richard Scolyer with a multimillion-dollar commitment in his name.

Dil-don't share your data with an online sex toy server

A pitfall of hi-tech sex toys has been exposed as hackers use them to gain sensitive personal data or even potentially take over devices.

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Controversial freedom of information fee laws may fail

A proposal to charge fees for freedom of information requests is expected to be blocked in federal parliament amid concerns over secrecy and accessibility.

Ombudsman 'a promising step' to protect whistleblowers

A proposed whistleblower ombudsman could provide more support for those who expose corruption, but human rights advocates want reforms to go further.

US strikes vessel carrying drugs from Venezuela

The US has carried out a strike on a drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean that left from Venezuela and was operated by the Tren de Aragua gang.

Nature delivers $510b bounty but needs more resources

Australia's environment is delivering much more than the government invests in it and contributes 20 per cent of the nation's economic output, a report finds.

Australia eyes chance to strike deal on Trump's tariffs

Australia will push for exemptions from US trade tariffs when world leaders meet at a global summit.

Violent protests fail to budge fresh immigration intake

A key migration target has been announced days after national anti-immigration rallies, with the government under fire for the timing of its release.

MPs demand Santos fix gas tank, leaking for 19 years

A storage tank at a major gas export hub that has emitted methane for almost two decades is causing federal government concern, sparking repair option talks.

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